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Makeda Taylor
Folk Rock / Blues / Country

"Singer Songwriter, Music Blogger, Viral Marketer"

Toronto, Ontario
Canada

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Last Login:  11/21/2008
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Member Since10/6/2006
Band Websitemakedataylor.com
Band MembersMakeda Taylor
Singer-Songwriter, Piano & Accoustic Guitar

Session Musicians:
Al Cross - Drums
Fergus Marsh - Bass & Chapman Stick
Michael Occhipinti - Lead & Accoustic Guitar
Jonathan Lindsay - Lead Guitar
Doulgas Romanow- Keyboards, Accordion
Jeanine Noyes - Background Vocals



Q Sheba Sound
Indie Record Label & Music Publisher Indie Record Label... Makeda Taylor President

InfluencesOprah, Nelson Mandela, Bob Marley, Sam Cooke, Bob Dylan, Diane Warren, Carole King, Beatles, Michael Jackson, Ron Sexsmith, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, John Mayer, Regina Spektor, Lucinda Williams, Prince, Dixie Chicks, Eva Cassidy, Jeff Buckley, Warren Zevon, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, BB King, Frank Sinatra, Led Zepplin, Dire Straits, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin, Tracy Chapman, Sarah Mclachlan, Chantal Kreviazuk, Elton John, Billie Joel, John Legend, Jill Scott, Quincy Jones, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Queen, Rush, Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, Green Day, Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, Paul Simon, Etta James, Lauryn Hill, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, John Coltrane, Art Tatum, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, Melissa Etheridge, K.D. Lang, Mahalia Jackson, Elvis Costello, Aretha Franklin, Jann Arden, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Smokie Robinson,
Sounds LikeUnique vocal nuances. Collage of musical influences. Multi-genre performance abilities.
Record LabelQ Sheba Sound
Type of LabelIndie



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   About Makeda Taylor






Born in Birmingham UK, to Jamaican parents and now a Canadian living in Toronto, Makeda fostered her soulful musical talents from early childhood in a gospel setting. She is a well seasoned singer songwriter with over thirty years of performance experience. Her music is regarded by most to be a melting pot of musical genres. Piano, Keyboards and Guitar are her performance instruments. Music is her life passion but Makeda is also a dedicated Nurse and a social justice advocate. The influence of over two decades of nursing care resonates deeply in her songs of love, loss and the value of life and time.

Makeda's debut CD "In Your Honour" was an ep dedicated to the Nurses who battled the Toronto SARS epidemic. She is in the final stages of completing an epic recording project. Makeda loves to perform and can be heard at various Toronto establishments. She is a regular performer at Fat Albert's... Toronto's longest running open stage. Makeda has recently branched out into student music mentoring performances for the Toronto District School Board. She feels honoured to have the privilege to inspire the next generation of music creators.

Makeda's desire is to inspire positive change for our planet one song at a time. She values her artistic independence but is open to exploring creative or music industry collaborations. Makeda appreciates your comments of support that help to sustain her on her rewarding but often challenging artistic journey.

In preparation for a music industry documentary Makeda researched various aspects of the Music Industry. Through her research she gained valuable promotional and marketing insights. Makeda shares these gems in her music industry blogs. Schedule permitting she offers artist management consulting, with focused expertise in the area of viral marketing in social networking platforms. (Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Delicious..etc).

Makeda supports various songwriting organizations (SAC, Songwriters Unite, NSAI Toronto, and Humber College Songwriting Workshop). She is the owner of Viral Indie Promotions and Q Sheba Sound an Indie Record label and Publishing Company.

Makeda is the creator of Facebook Groups
Viral Indie Promotions
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34203597728
Stop! The Devaluation of Recorded Music
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17408766786

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FIRST CHOICE MANAGEMENT





Nov 22 2008 5:22 AM

What are your plans for 2009
Lets make 2009 your year.

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Helping Christian artists every step of the way

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♥ Jan ♥





Nov 21 2008 2:12 PM

EVERYDAY IS THANKSGIVING!
Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings, thank
you, Lord, that I can hear.
There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as
possible, thank you, Lord, that I can see.
Many are blind.

Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising, thank you Lord, that
I have the strength to rise.
There are many who are bedridden.

Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost,
toast is burned and tempers are short, my children are so loud thank you,
Lord, for my family.
There are many who are lonely.

Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in
magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you, Lord, for the
food we have.
There are many who are hungry.

Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous, thank you, Lord,
for the opportunity to work.
There are many who have no job.

Thank you, Lord for the friends and special times that touch my life in
so many ways.
There are many who are not so lucky.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my
circumstances were not so modest, thank you, Lord, for life.
Qstorm





Nov 20 2008 6:15 PM

have a great weekend my friend!!
mike the dazzler





Nov 20 2008 4:31 PM

NICE CAT
*~* Miss Betty *~*





Nov 19 2008 11:33 PM

Hi Makeda..saying hello..hope your doing ok?
Betty~*
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Nov 18 2008 2:58 PM

Thanks for the add!
Pamelita





Nov 18 2008 7:05 AM

The lady reading this is beautiful, classy and strong.
Help her live her life to the fullest.
Please promote her and cause her to excel above her expectations.
Help her shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love.
Protect her at all times, lift her up when she needs you the most, and
let her know when she walks with you,
She will always be safe.
Love you!!!!
In one day something will make you happy.
;-)
don





Nov 17 2008 5:42 AM

hey Makeda stopping by to say hi love your voice much success to you....
Ninure da Hippie


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Nov 16 2008 2:45 PM

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Dropping by to say hi and show some appreciation for your music and much respect for your page.

Have a great week! :)

Ninure da Hippie
AllMeRWD





Nov 15 2008 1:29 AM

Have an incredible today and an even better one tomorrow.
Peace from Vancouver BC
RWD
♥ Jan ♥





Nov 14 2008 12:52 PM

Hi Makeda! Had you in my thoughts, hope all is going well for you, things my way been busy here at the group home with my guys but its Friday and we slow down after the week so I can chill some! You take care and I hope you have a very relaxing week-end!~~~love and hugs!~~~Jan~~~
Asnakech Worku





Nov 13 2008 9:16 PM

Thx for being a friend
& for supporting
one of the greatest Ethiopian artist
"Asnakech Worku"
*~* Miss Betty *~*





Nov 12 2008 8:56 PM

Happy Hump Day!
maggie council





Nov 11 2008 2:36 PM

listening to 'in your honour' now what a beautiful song! thanks, your voice is so soothing!
Wilhelm Lindh





Nov 10 2008 9:49 PM

Hey there
Check out my new song Them Lies, and tell me what you think. It is from my upcoming cd "Skåpmat".

Cheers From Sweden
Wilhelm
Crystina Maez





Nov 9 2008 10:01 AM

Be happy!
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